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PK53 DZY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,924 mi
Last recorded117,924 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 DZY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2024 117,924 miles

Central Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Tape Not Allowing Correct Light To Be Emitted (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip Damaged / Not On Boot/ Boot Perished (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear Box Outer Skin Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Jagged Glass In Lower Spot Light Could Cause injury

Pass 10 Aug 2023 112,507 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer corroded and in poor condition

Fail 10 Aug 2023 112,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer corroded and in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2022 108,464 miles

both front c v boot cracked

both front droplinks boot cracked

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 18 Aug 2021 101,623 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring is corroded

both front tyres low tyre tread

exhaust has surface corrosion and backbox first skin coming off

Pass 20 Aug 2019 94,411 miles

Back box exhaust is corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 94,411 miles

Back box exhaust is corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipe is ripped (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 90,809 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,258 miles

back section exhaust first skin is coming off

Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,135 miles

Advise under trays fitted, obscuring visual inspection of components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges, wearing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad, low. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges, wearing. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 79,135 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Advise under trays fitted, obscuring visual inspection of components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges, wearing. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped On rear axle beam. (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad, low. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges, wearing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped On rear axle beam. (3.6.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 75,554 miles

Engine cover fitted. Undertrays fitted.

Exhaust rear box deteriorating.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 75,554 miles

Engine cover fitted. Undertrays fitted.

Exhaust rear box deteriorating.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,181 miles

NSR lamp unit damaged but not exposing light of incorrect colour

OSF seatbelt found fitted with device to prevent reeling in of belt - this will restrict correct operation of belt in the event of a collision

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 61,515 miles

All tyres becoming heavily worn, front tyres bald on inner edges

NSR lamp unit cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer skin corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 61,515 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

All tyres becoming heavily worn, front tyres bald on inner edges

NSR lamp unit cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer skin corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 53,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,621 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,420 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,759 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,649 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,701 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 32,701 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,630 miles

Front wiper blades juddering!

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,029 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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PK53 DZY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK53 DZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PK53 DZY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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